need advice on trident maple progression

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Brad75
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Re: need advice on trident maple progression

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Hi there,

It looks like you might have gone too far. Unless there are leaves to provide energy and gases to the plant it won't grow regardless of whatever else you do. The large wound that hasn't been sealed won't help things either. My advice is put the plant in a sealed environment (pot with bag over the top) and leave it in a bright but not hot spot. Only water with dilute Seasol after you see leaves sprout. Don't go over board with the fert though.

Hope all goes well!

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Re: need advice on trident maple progression

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If this survives it has earned the right to be set free :D
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they don't skip a beat, you will be surprise how tough they are. :lost:

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Re: need advice on trident maple progression

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Hi there,

Chalk that one up to experience. I was sure it was a goner; goes to show.

Thanks for posting.

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Re: need advice on trident maple progression

Post by fredman »

According to the date (back to the ground 15/08/2014) it was done just before bud burst. That is perfect timing... :yes:
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